Option Block 125: When Squishy Becomes a Technical Term

Published: Feb. 3, 2012, 6:38 p.m.

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Option Block 125: When Squishy Becomes a Technical Term
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Trading Block: Is it too risky to actively short volatility in this environment? Andrew thinks that, from a volatility point of view, all things are pointing in the same direction. Earnings plays. What\'s the deal with Amazon? Chipotle, or stealth Apple, is nothing but classy. Andrew gives taqueria recommendations in San Francisco. All is right in the world, so it\'s time to buy stocks.
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Odd Block: Unusual activity in Zynga, Inc., Facebook is spreading the love.
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Xpress Block: John Grigus discusses the IPO process, and the confusion around when the stock will actually trade. Tax season updates on 1099\'s.
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Around the Block: Non-farms payrolls released on Friday before the open. Andrew suggests an ADP indicator. Earnings still coming out: Activision, CBOE, CSCO, Groupon.
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